Forty six year 13 students who are part of a peer mentoring programme called Ear4U2 received the prestigious Diana Inspirational Award. They also received the Millennium Volunteers award.

The students have been chosen for these awards because of their inspirational qualities that they demonstrated through their commitment and work to Ear4U2.

Sixth form students volunteer their time and are encouraged to become actively involved in helping the wider community. The year 13 students volunteer their time for one year, completing over 100 hours of service. They offer their help to younger students who may be experiencing difficulties in the transition to a larger upper school or they just need someone to speak to nearer their own age.

In year 12, 36 students also received certificates celebrating their success and commitment as Young Enterprise Achievers.

They have worked tirelessly during the last nine months running two companies. Having decided on roles and responsibilities, from MD to Environmental Director to Company Secretary, they brainstormed, negotiated and compromised their way to a product idea which they felt they could all work on.

Nineteen Muses (designing and producing innovative jewellery using pearls from the Philippines) and Ts4Choice (producing tee shirts with the customer's own designs screen printed on them) were born! The team attended weekly board meetings, run production sessions, sold their wares at school events and trade fairs across the county and presented their achievements at the local county finals.

Thirteen students from years 12 and 13 also have received Community Awards. The students who have been nominated have made an exceptional contribution to extra-curricular activities.

And two further students received the Diana Anti-Bullying Award. They were Henry Marshall and Laurence Goodlad, chosen for their long-term commitment to understanding and reducing bullying in our community. They have been involved in organising many events and promoting the work of the anti-bullying group to the staff, student body and across the learning community.

Finally, 23 students received the silver or bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards. One of the sections the students have to complete is the service award. They have to do a project helping other people in the local community. Other sections of the award are expeditions, skills and physical recreation.

The Duke's award encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time. The school currently has 170 students involved in the scheme.

Headteacher, Andrew Warren said: "I am so proud of these students for the hard work and commitment they have all given to both Cedars and the community. Thank you, all of you."